The Town of Merrimack's 4th of July Celebration is a public private partnership between the Town of Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department who coordinates the July 3rd Holiday Concert in the Park with the Merrimack Concert Association; the Annual 4th of July Parade and the Fireworks Display.

The Rotary Club of Merrimack coordinates the Annual Pancake Breakfast and the Merrimack Road Runners Boosters Club who coordinates the Annual Sparkler 5K on the morning of July 4th.

2023 Schedule of Events:

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 pm: Patriotic Concert in the Park

Organized by the Merrimack Concert Association

Location: Abbie Griffin Park

Come and join the Town of Merrimack and help us to kick off the Independence  Day Festivities with an evening of patriotic tunes, marches, and other  popular selections performed by the Merrimack Concert Association.  

The  Merrimack Concert Association will be selling Root Beer Floats during  the concert as a fundraiser for the Merrimack Concert Association and so  we hope that you will support them.

The event will be held at Abbie Griffin Park which is located behind Merrimack Town Hall at 6 Baboosic Lake Road.

For questions please contact the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department at (603) 882-1046.

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

8:00am: 26th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5K

Organized by the Merrimack Road Runners Boosters Club

Location: Merrimack High School

The Sparkler 5K is held every 4th of July as a holiday tradition for many families. The course starts and ends on the track at the Merrimack High School in Merrimack, NH. The race starts at 8 am, followed by light refreshments and awards. Preceding the race, there is a kids race on the track.

Start and finish on the track at the Merrimack High School 38 McElwain St, Merrimack, NH

Start Time:

7:40am: Kids Fun Run
8:00am: 5K

Course: Start on high school track, two laps of McElwain St, Baboosic Lake Rd, O'Gara Dr, finish on track, flat and fast!

Racing Details:

- Runners are asked to line up by speed at the starting line.
- 3/4 loop of the track, around the back of the high school to O'Gara, right on Baboosic, right on McEwain, around the back of high school for second loop, finish on track

Awards: Top 2 overall male and female, then top 2 male and female in each age group

Age Groups: 1-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Entry Fees:

- On or before June 12th, 2023: adults $25.00, youth (13 and younger) $20.00
- June 13th, 2023 to July 2nd, 2023 at 6:00pm: adults $30.00, youth (13 and younger) $25.00
- Race day registration will be available
- Click HERE to go to the online registration
- First 150 registrants will receive a Sparkler 5K t-shirt

Kids Fun Run:

- Free to all runners
- Starts at 7:40 am on the high school track
- 400 meters on the track (full lap)
- No registration required
- All participants will receive a finisher's medal!

Click Here for Registration

8:00 - 11:00 am: Pancake Breakfast

Organized by the Rotary Club of Merrimack

Location: Merrimack High School

1:00pm: 4th of July Parade

Organized by Merrimack Parks and Recreation

Location: Commons Shopping Plaza (Tractor Supply)

The Town of Merrimack's Annual 4th of July Parade is organized by the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department and is one of the larger Independence Day Parades in the State of New Hampshire. In a typical year, we have one of the largest 4th of July Parades in the State of New Hampshire. The Parade features a wide range of bands, militia units, clowns, local businesses, community organizations and more.

Parade Route:

The Parade begins at the Commons Shopping Plaza (Tractor Supply) which is located at 515 Daniel Webster Highway.   The parade travels south down Daniel Webster Highway. It then takes a right onto Baboosic Lake Road and travels past Mastricola School and then takes a left onto O'Gara Drive. The parade concludes in front of Merrimack High School. The entire route is 1.5 miles long.  

Participate in the Parade:

Participating  can be as easy as putting a decorating a bicycle or a vehicle and just  riding along or can be a highly decorated float. It is a great way to  show your patriotism and get some free advertising for your business or  organization at the same time! We want the parade to be a fun, family  friendly event for all to enjoy and the more local groups that  participate, the better! There is no cost to participate but advanced registration is required by Friday, June 30th, 2023

Register to Participate in the Parade

Political Group Parade Entry Form
General Parade Float Entry Form

9:00pm: 4th of July Fireworks Display

Location: Merrimack High School

Organized by Merrimack Parks and Recreation

Grab your blanket and find a good spot at Merrimack High School (38 McElwain Street) in time for the show which starts at 9:00pm. We are excited to announce that Atlas PyroVision Productions, Inc. has been contracted this year to put on our SPECTACULAR fireworks display. They are one of the leaders in the industry and put on hundreds of shows annually. It promises to be a first-class display!!

Location: Merrimack High School

Fireworks are shot off from behind Merrimack High School. Those coming to watch the fireworks can watch from the parking lot in front of the high school or on the athletic fields next to JMUES. Fireworks will also be visible from Watson Park.  For safety reasons; the bleachers behind Merrimack High School will not be available for viewing.

Entertainment: DJ Darren Roy will be playing music in the Merrimack High School Parking Lot from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Come and get a good seat for the fireworks and enjoy some family friendly music

Fireworks Start Time: 9:00 pm

Rain Date Information:

In the event of inclement weather on the 4th, information will be posted on the Town of Merrimack website, the Parks & Recreation Department Website and the Police Department will send out a Nixle Alert. If we have to postpone, fireworks would be rescheduled to Wednesday,, July 5th.

For questions please contact Matt Casparius, Director of Parks & Recreation at (603) 882-1046 or by email by clicking here.

Date: July 3 - 4, 2023

Location:

Abbie Griffin Park, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH 03054
Merrimack High School, 38 McElwain Street, Merrimack, NH 03054
The Commons Shopping Center, 515 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054

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